Flooding in the Tarai region of Kaimganj has caused extensive damage to sugarcane crops, with around 606 hectares of cane reported to have been completely destroyed in several villages, including Sinauli, Gandua, Mahmadia Pur, Bhuksa and Chaukhdia. The damage is expected to put pressure on sugarcane availability and may also affect sugar recovery during the upcoming crushing season.
Dr Neeraj Kumar Verma, General Manager of the Kisan Cooperative Sugar Mill, Kaimganj, said that a total of 3,845 hectares of sugarcane has been recorded in the area this year. Of this, 2,659 hectares is plant cane, while 1,185 hectares is ratoon cane. The area under ratoon cane is lower than last year, which could further affect sugar recovery during crushing.
The flood-related crop losses have added to concerns ahead of the new crushing season. According to the mill management, the 606 hectares of completely damaged sugarcane could reduce the availability of cane for the mill. The impact on sugar recovery will depend on the condition and quality of the remaining crop when crushing begins. 
Meanwhile, the Kisan Cooperative Sugar Mill in Kaimganj is conducting a seven-day committee-level survey and cane-satta display and objection resolution camp from September 12 to September 19. Farmers are visiting the camp to report discrepancies related to their sugarcane survey and cane supply records. Officials said that errors in survey and cane-satta records are being corrected on the spot wherever possible.
The sugar mill has also accelerated preparations for the upcoming crushing season. Maintenance and repair work at the mill is reportedly in its final stage. General Manager Dr Neeraj Kumar Verma said the mill has sought permission from the state government to begin the 2026-27 crushing season from November 16. Crushing operations will commence once the government issues the necessary instructions.
Prashant Kumar, In-charge Chief Cane Officer, said farmers' complaints related to survey, cane-satta and other issues are being addressed during the camp. Mill officials have also interacted with farmers and assured them that their concerns and suggestions would be considered in preparations for the new crushing season.
